At Cincinnati Children’s, our Information Security team plays a critical role in protecting the systems, technologies, and data that support world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and life-changing innovation. As an Information Security Analyst II, you will work alongside cross-functional teams to strengthen and support the security infrastructure of one of the nation’s top pediatric healthcare organizations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide security initiatives, support incident response efforts, analyze and implement technical solutions, and help safeguard the digital environment that powers clinical care and operational excellence across the organization. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, problem-solving, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact through technology, this is an opportunity to help change the outcome together at Cincinnati Children’s.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project management
Participate in the design, development, and implementation of systems to protect CCHMC data.
Identify the appropriate resources needed to complete small projects.
Support the communication between internal and external parties on project related issues and developments.
Participate in developing and managing project plans.
Determine the scope and complexity of small to midsized projects.
Work with cross functional teams.
Understand incident response processes and procedures and assist in mitigating incidents when they occur.
Analysis
Analyze, design, implement, and maintain moderately complex systems that greatly improves clinical care and patient management.
Support system testing.
Document testing outcomes.
Work to develop technical solutions.
Work to design, write, and prepare complete user and technical documentation.
Analyze existing documentation and provide corrections and enhancement.
Utilizes Development lifecycle process, operating procedures and documentation to implement and support system solutions.
Technical support
Provide technical support and problem resolution assistance for production and process issues.
Troubleshoot and decipher error messages.
Identify required resources to resolve minor to midsized issues.
Utilizes appropriate Change Control methods to implement system solutions.
Serve as a resource person for and as a liaison between Cincinnati Children's departments and Information Services.
Support departmental efforts to improve customer satisfaction.
Evaluate and monitor system performance and functionality to avoid potential issues as well as gathering information for future development needs or feasibility studies.
Participate in on-call support rotation and handle incident resolution, problem determination and resolution during that time.
Customer support
Ensure outstanding end-user support is provided, including ongoing monitoring of Service Level Agreements for incident management and collaboration with other areas to ensure customer-centered incident management and support.
Adhere to and promote continual adoption of change management policies and procedures.
Model outstanding customer service behavior, including timely and effective follow-up with customers.
Knowledge Development
Develop knowledge and professional skills through cross-training, literature and attendance at department meetings and vendor education.
Develop and maintain positive relationships, both internal and external to CCHMC.
Motivate people and encourage teamwork.
Work well with others and fosters a positive team environment.
Prepare oral and written presentations.
Conduct and participate in instructional seminars.
Develop expertise in several Cincinnati Children's computer-based systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting cybersecurity operations within a healthcare, hospital, or highly regulated environment.
Experience with security incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management processes.
Experience working with enterprise security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, identity and access management, or email security platforms.
Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon or comparable endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, HIPAA, CIS Controls, or HITRUST.
Experience supporting cloud security initiatives in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
Experience reviewing and analyzing system logs, alerts, and security events to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
Experience with Active Directory, multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, or identity governance solutions.
Knowledge of networking concepts, firewalls, VPN technologies, and secure system configurations.
Experience participating in security audits, risk assessments, or compliance initiatives.
Experience utilizing scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash to improve operational efficiency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across technical, operational, and clinical teams.
Relevant industry certifications preferred, such as Security+, CISSP, GSEC, CEH, GIAC, SC-900, AZ-500, or similar cybersecurity certifications.
Experience supporting on-call rotations and responding to critical security incidents in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with change management, documentation standards, and secure system implementation practices.
Primary Location Remote
Schedule Full time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Department IS Security & Compliance
Employee Status Regular
FTE 1
Weekly Hours 40
- Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $74,297.60 - $94,744.00
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
